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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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