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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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