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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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