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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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