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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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