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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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