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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

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