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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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