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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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