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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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