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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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