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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because 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 institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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