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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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