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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training 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 learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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