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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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