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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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