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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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