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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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