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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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