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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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