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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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