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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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