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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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