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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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