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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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