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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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