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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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