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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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