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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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