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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever 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 organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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