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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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