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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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