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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. 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 teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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