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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching 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 ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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