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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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