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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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