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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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