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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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