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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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