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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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