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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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