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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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