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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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