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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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