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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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