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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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