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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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