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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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