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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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