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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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