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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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