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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. 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 issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. 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 of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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