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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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