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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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