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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 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 participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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