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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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