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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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