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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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