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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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