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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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