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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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