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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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