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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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