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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online 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 stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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