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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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