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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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