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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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