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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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