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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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