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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning are enabling students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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