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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching 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 organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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