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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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