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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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