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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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MOOCS And Open Education