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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)