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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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