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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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