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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are empowering students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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