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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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