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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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