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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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