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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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