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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction 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 participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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