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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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