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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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