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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? 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 stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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