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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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