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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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