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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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