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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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