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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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