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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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