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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around 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 courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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