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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction 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 students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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