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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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