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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free 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 many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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