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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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