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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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