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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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