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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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