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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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