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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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