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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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