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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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