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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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