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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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