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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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