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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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