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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes 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 institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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