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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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