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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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