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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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