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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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