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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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