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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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