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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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