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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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