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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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