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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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