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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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