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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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