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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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