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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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