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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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