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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider 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 instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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