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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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