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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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MOOCS And Open Education