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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning enable humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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