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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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