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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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