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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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