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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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