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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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