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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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