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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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