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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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