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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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