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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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