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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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