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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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