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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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