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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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