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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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