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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology enable students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling 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 learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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