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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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