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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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