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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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