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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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