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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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