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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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