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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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