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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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