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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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