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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning enable humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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