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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning enable students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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