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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. 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 teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

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