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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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