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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. 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 schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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