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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have enabled humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling 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 learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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