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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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