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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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