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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because online education 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 be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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