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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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