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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning have enabled students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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