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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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