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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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MOOCS And Open Educational Resources