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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training 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 learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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