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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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