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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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