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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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