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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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