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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because distance 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 organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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