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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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