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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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