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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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