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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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