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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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