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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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