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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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