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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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