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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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