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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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