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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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