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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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