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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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