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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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