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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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