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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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