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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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