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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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