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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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