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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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