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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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