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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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