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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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