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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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