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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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