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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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