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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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