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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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