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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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