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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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