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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today 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 assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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