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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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