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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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