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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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