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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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