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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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