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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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