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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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