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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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