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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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