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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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