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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. 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 schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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