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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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