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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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