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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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