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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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