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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

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