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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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