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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that 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 schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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