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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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