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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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