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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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