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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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