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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology enable students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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