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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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