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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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