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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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