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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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