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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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