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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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