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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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