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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with 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 participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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