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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology enable humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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