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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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