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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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