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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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