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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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