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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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