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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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