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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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