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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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