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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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