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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 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 stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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