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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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