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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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