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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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