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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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