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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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