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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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