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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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