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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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