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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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