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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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