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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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