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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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