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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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