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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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