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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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