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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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