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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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