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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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