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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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