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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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