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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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