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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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