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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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