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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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