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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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