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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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