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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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