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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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