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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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