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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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