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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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