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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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