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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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