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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing 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 instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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