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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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