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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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