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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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