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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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