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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. 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 participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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