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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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