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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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