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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

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