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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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