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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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