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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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