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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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