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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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