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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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