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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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