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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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