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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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