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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education have enabled learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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