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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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