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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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