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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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