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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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