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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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