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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are enabling people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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