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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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