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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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