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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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