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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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