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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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