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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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