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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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