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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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