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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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