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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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