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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of 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 stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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