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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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