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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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