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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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