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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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