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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners 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 swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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