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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have enabled students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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