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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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