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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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