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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because 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 institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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