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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because 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 institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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