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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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