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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today 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 be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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