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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that 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 educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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