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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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