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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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