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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? 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 organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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