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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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