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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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