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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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