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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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