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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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