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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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