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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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