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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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