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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. 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 control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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