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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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