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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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