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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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