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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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