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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online 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 teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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