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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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