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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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