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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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