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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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