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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because 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 stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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