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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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