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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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