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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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