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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are enabling learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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