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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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