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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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