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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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