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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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