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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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