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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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