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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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