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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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