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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning 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 be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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