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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online 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. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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