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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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