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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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