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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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