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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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