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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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