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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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