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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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