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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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