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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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