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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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