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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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