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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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