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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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