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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online 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 stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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