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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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