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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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