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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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