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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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