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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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