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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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