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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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