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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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