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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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