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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology have enabled students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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