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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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