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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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