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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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