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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology enable students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. 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 control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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