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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning 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 make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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