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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online 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 stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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