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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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