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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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