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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because 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 educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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