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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing 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 teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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