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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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