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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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