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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning enable humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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