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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. 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 instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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