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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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