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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever 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 participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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