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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching 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 we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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