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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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