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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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