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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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