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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

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