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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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