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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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