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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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