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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? 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 and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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