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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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