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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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