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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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