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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that 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 educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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