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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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