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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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