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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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