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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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