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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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