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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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