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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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