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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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