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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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