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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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