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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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