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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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