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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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