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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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