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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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