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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-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 participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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