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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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