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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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