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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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