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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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