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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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