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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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