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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. 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 education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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