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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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