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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because 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 teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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