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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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