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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. 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 massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

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