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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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