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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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