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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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