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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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