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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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