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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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