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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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