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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of 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 to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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