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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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