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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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