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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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