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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. 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 stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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