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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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