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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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