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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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