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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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