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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning 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 certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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