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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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