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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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