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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because 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 teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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