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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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