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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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