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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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