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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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