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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. 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 passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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