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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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