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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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