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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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