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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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