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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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