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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 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 organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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