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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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