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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle 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 participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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