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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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