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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online 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 teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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