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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that distance 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 assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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