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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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