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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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