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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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