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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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