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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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