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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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