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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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