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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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