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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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