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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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