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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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