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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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