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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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