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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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