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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance 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 participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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