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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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