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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in online education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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