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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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