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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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