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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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