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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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