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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online 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 teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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