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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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