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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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