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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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