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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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