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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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