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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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