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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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