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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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