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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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