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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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