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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with 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 organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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